Attorney; Temp

Job Reference burohappold/TP/132643/2584

1

Fixed Term Contract

$46.00 - $61.00

40

Remote

04/11/2026

Legal and Commercial

USA

Buro Happold's Commercial and Legal team has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to join our niche, yet growing, legal team in North America! If you're seeking a role that offers a better work-life balance, flexible hybrid and/or remote working arrangements that's unmatched in the current US market, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Buro Happold is a global engineering and advisory firm committed to creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable environments. Our interdisciplinary teams work at the intersection of design, strategy, and technical excellence to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful change.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it'll be anything but ordinary.

This position is being offered as a temporary contract role with an anticipated duration through May 2027. The role has been established to support ongoing business needs and provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a broad range of legal and commercial matters within Buro Happold's North American operations.

In this role, you will provide pragmatic, commercially sound legal and business advice to the business, while developing relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders and external collaborators. Importantly, you will have the opportunity to apply your legal acumen to address a wide range of issues across all intersections of the business.

• Conduct research on legal and compliance questions that arise in day-to-day business operations.
• Familiarize yourself with Buro Happold's corporate governance rules, policies, and procedures to effectively advise the business on legal and strategic matters aligned with company objectives.
• Draft and review legal documents relating to internal policies and procedures, corporate housekeeping, and other compliance matters. This may include periodic updates to Buro Happold's standard templates, such as proposal documents and related materials.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to design and construction agreements, sub consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements, novation agreements, letters of reliance and intent, framework agreements, joint venture agreements, and teaming agreements.
• Advise relevant parties on key contractual terms in design and consultancy agreements on a project-by-project basis to support effective contract compliance and risk management.
• Work closely with other business services teams, including Finance and Human Resources, to review documents, vendor agreements, and agency agreements as required.
• Assist in developing and implementing systems and procedures to enhance the efficiency of the Commercial and Legal Team and the broader business. An interest in AI and automation is welcome and encouraged.
• Provide support to other members of the legal team in connection with claims and disputes, including coordination with insurers and external counsel.

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to a state Bar
• 3 years of relevant experience in construction law, preferably working with design professionals.
• Experience with general corporate…